Greek Mission (Malta),1812

includes letters from: Campbell Mair, Malta - Bezaleel Bloomfield's prospects, his ship overdue; his conduct of services in private houses sanctioned Bezaleel Bloomfield, Malta, La Valetta [Valletta] - arrival; tuition in Greek and Italian; congregation growing; encouraging news from Zante [Zakintho...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/Greek.Malta/Incoming correspondence/Box 1A
Date(s) of creation: 17 Jan - 30 Oct 1812
Level: File
Format: Archive           

collection SOAS Archive
id CWM.LMS.07.02.06.005
recordtype archive
scb_item_location Archive & Special Collections
item_location Archive & Special Collections
scb_loan_type Reference only
scb_order_with CWM/LMS/Greek.Malta/Incoming correspondence/Box 1A
callnumber CWM/LMS/07/02/06/005
callnumber_txt CWM/LMS/07/02/06/005
callnumber-sort CWM/LMS/07/02/06/005
prefix_number 005
title Greek Mission (Malta),1812
scb_date_creation 17 Jan - 30 Oct 1812
scb_level File
level_sort 7/Collection/Sub-Collection/Sub-Sub-Collection/Sub-Sub-Sub-Collection/Series/Sub-Series/Sub-Sub-Series/File
scb_extent 14 items
format Archive
description includes letters from: Campbell Mair, Malta - Bezaleel Bloomfield's prospects, his ship overdue; his conduct of services in private houses sanctioned Bezaleel Bloomfield, Malta, La Valetta [Valletta] - arrival; tuition in Greek and Italian; congregation growing; encouraging news from Zante [Zakinthos]; incautious introductory letter threatens curtailment of his activities but hopeful of future establishment of mission on Malta; tribute to Campbell Mair; mission prospects in Meditarranean brighter; anxious to proceed to Zante in response to invitation; reviews work; welcomes possibility of permanent successor; Catholic influence greatest obstacle Dr Cleardo Naudi - Bezaleel Bloomfield's preaching appreciated; advises him to defer move to Zante or Cephalonia [Kefallinía] George Yeoland, Malta - (extract from letter): Bezaleel Bloomfield commenced preaching at his house, much encouraged
scb_access_status Open
language English
language_search English
scb_file_number Folder 1, Jackets A and B
scb_finding_aids A detailed list (List B1) is available for consultation in the Special Collections Reading Room, SOAS Library, which covers Incoming Correspondence for Switzerland, 1798-1843.
hierarchy_top_id_raw CWM
hierarchy_sequence CWM.00LMS.0007.0002.0006.00005